Politics & Government

Washington Naval Treaty Signed in D.C.

The Washington Naval Treaty was signed to limit naval armaments, signed by major world powers including the United States, Great Britain, Japan, France, and Italy, at a conference held in Washington D.C. The treaty aimed to curb an arms race following World War I, particularly regarding warships and naval bases. This agreement was significant for its unprecedented collaboration among major naval powers to reduce military expenditures, anticipating increased diplomatic tensions in the decade following the war.

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